Scrawly: Free Open-Source Desktop SEO Crawler (Screaming Frog Alternative)

The modern, privacy-first desktop alternative to Screaming Frog and Sitebulb. Built by SEO consultant Ilias Sami with 250+ automated technical SEO and AI search / GEO heuristics. Zero page caps, zero license fees.

Why Scrawly? (Comparison Highlights):

 Scrawly: 100% Free Open-Source (MIT License), Unlimited URLs, 250+ automated technical SEO & GEO heuristics, Audits llms.txt & AI Crawlers, Native MCP server for AI agents, 100% local SQLite privacy.

 Screaming Frog: 209/year license (Free tier strictly capped at 500 URLs), closed source, no native AI MCP server.

 Sitebulb: Paid subscription required, closed source.